Community Calendar

You are warmly invited to join us in a celebration of art and creativity at your local public library! Experience how art enhances our lives through a variety of engaging programs designed to inspire readers of all ages.

Oriental's new exhibit explores the long history of lighthouse lore in our area and of the seven lighthouses from Corolla down to Oak Island along the North Carolina Coast. The Steamer Oriental went aground on the Outer Banks near the site of the original Bodie Island Lighthouse.

What will you learn? What lights a lighthouse...what do the various patterns and colorings of the lighthouses mean...which lighthouse and keeper's home was moved... which lighthouses are still in operation...what it's like being a keeper...were there female keepers?

From June 5 to July 31st, spend your Thursday evenings with us from 5:00–6:30pm and experience the best of summer at Pocosin Arts! Enjoy vibrant gallery openings with live music by the Alligator Minor Band, refreshing beverages, and creative hands-on art activities.

Shop a curated selection of handmade artisan goods, Pocosin Arts merchandise, and original artwork by the talented teens in our ARTrepreneurs program. Don’t miss your chance to bid on unique pieces in our silent auction, featuring stunning pieces by summer workshop students and instructors — and even make and take your own flower bouquet!

Bring a friend & soak in the creativity!

YOUTH PROGRAMS AT GMOA
GMoA offers a variety of educational classes, workshops, tours, and activities for youth, from camps to afterschool programs and more!
June to August 2025.
Read more about our current programs below. If you would like to schedule a K-12 tour, visit our Visit & Tour page for more information:
https://www.gmoa.org/youth-programs

You are warmly invited to join us in a celebration of art and creativity at your local public library! Experience how art enhances our lives through a variety of engaging programs designed to inspire readers of all ages.

Oriental's new exhibit explores the long history of lighthouse lore in our area and of the seven lighthouses from Corolla down to Oak Island along the North Carolina Coast. The Steamer Oriental went aground on the Outer Banks near the site of the original Bodie Island Lighthouse.

What will you learn? What lights a lighthouse...what do the various patterns and colorings of the lighthouses mean...which lighthouse and keeper's home was moved... which lighthouses are still in operation...what it's like being a keeper...were there female keepers?

Gone, But not Forgotten:
The Changing Landscape of Oriental, NC over the Past 125 Years
February 10– June 1 2024

With photo and narrative this special exhibit tells the story of the evolution of the town of Oriental since its founding over 125 years ago. Homes, businesses, and scenery are gone from the landscape but still fondly remembered. Many did not survive because of weather, fire, neglect, or advances in technology. Take a look at the past and see what Oriental once was “back in the day.”

From June 5 to July 31st, spend your Thursday evenings with us from 5:00–6:30pm and experience the best of summer at Pocosin Arts! Enjoy vibrant gallery openings with live music by the Alligator Minor Band, refreshing beverages, and creative hands-on art activities.

Shop a curated selection of handmade artisan goods, Pocosin Arts merchandise, and original artwork by the talented teens in our ARTrepreneurs program. Don’t miss your chance to bid on unique pieces in our silent auction, featuring stunning pieces by summer workshop students and instructors — and even make and take your own flower bouquet!

Bring a friend & soak in the creativity!

YOUTH PROGRAMS AT GMOA
GMoA offers a variety of educational classes, workshops, tours, and activities for youth, from camps to afterschool programs and more!
June to August 2025.
Read more about our current programs below. If you would like to schedule a K-12 tour, visit our Visit & Tour page for more information:
https://www.gmoa.org/youth-programs

You are warmly invited to join us in a celebration of art and creativity at your local public library! Experience how art enhances our lives through a variety of engaging programs designed to inspire readers of all ages.